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Everyone needs a squad

Growing up online isn’t always easy. Football gives girls the tools for life, making growing up with social media easier. It provides a network that can help teenage girls cope with the pressures of s...

Rewards and the EE app

We want to thank you for choosing EE. So say hello to EE Rewards, only available in the EE app. Weekly discounts, money off your mobile bill, and great discounts on the brands you love. You'll get: W...

EE Learn Live

This year Learn Live is back on Thursday 20th February at the White Rabbit, Shoreditch. What is Learn Live? Learn Live is an event aimed at 11-14 year old's (with their guardian), and an opportunity ...

Protect your calls, data and online activity with Scam Guard

Scam Guard is a new add-on from EE that uses a network level defence, giving you three powerful ways to fight fraud by protecting your calls, your data, and your online activity. What it covers Spam ...

Improve your account security with two-factor authentication

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to secure your account and make it easier to receive verification passcodes.  Easy  When we detect a suspicious log in attempt, we send a passcode to make sure o...

Welcome to new EE

New EE does more New EE is here and we’re so much more than just mobile. We’re for everyone, regardless of network, with new tech, new services and heaps of inspiration for every aspect of your life. ...

How Using Smart Home Technology Can Help You As A Parent

Technology has had a huge impact on how we parent. It can be argued whether this is good or bad, but for me, parenting is such a tough gig that any help is welcomed. Whether it’s for security, monitor...

Preparing your mobile for your summer holiday

My name is Sally, and I have a problem. I can’t stop thinking about summer holidays.   What gets me through a soggy British spring is planning our summer holidays. Most years, I take my 13-year-old aw...

The EE Community: What exactly is it and why get involved?

I’m Sorcha – one of the Community Managers here. You may be wondering what the community is all about, so I’ve written a few words to explain it a little more. Let me know if you have questions or com...

How do you choose the best tablet for your kids?

**COMPETITION NOW CLOSED**   There is no denying that we live in a digital age. Over the past 20 years, the internet has revolutionised the way we source and access information. Utilising it for enter...

Paying it forward by volunteering on International Random Acts of Kindness Day

Volunteering is a great way to pay it forward on your travels. Here are some of the benefits volunteering can achieve!   Over the last ten years, I’ve encountered many random acts of kindness from tot...

5 key things every family needs to know about Data Gifting

While I’ve been chomping through mince pies and pigs in blankets like it’s my last Christmas, (healthy eating resolutions start in February), my teenager has ignored the Christmas cake and concentrate...

Help kids conquer cyberbullying

Many years ago, when I was still at school, there were no such thing as mobile phones or even the internet. If someone wanted to talk to me outside of school hours they’d have to call my home phone an...

Creative travel photography with your iPhone

They say the best camera is the one you have with you, and on a recent holiday to Egypt this happened to be my iPhone 6S, when I decided to go it alone without my bulky Nikon DSLR.   The versatility a...

Staycation Shenanigans with EE

Annual leave from work and half term with the kids; it can leave you thinking 'what can I do and how can I create the best memories?'   You don't have to jump on a plane to have a great break with the...

Safer Internet Day: How to Take Control of Your Child’s Digital Safety

There is something most terrifying for any parent about to embark on parenting a child on the cusp of tackling their first online devices. For me that dreaded request came at Christmas when he wanted ...

Entertaining the kids: child-friendly apps for the whole family

I’m always in wonder when I think about parenting pre-smartphones and tablets.   Back when I was a kid I remember the long holidays and weekends that always seemed to stretch ahead of us like a white ...

Keeping in touch on your travels this Christmas

My kids and I have really got into skiing over the past couple of years and we can’t wait to hit the slopes again just after Christmas. My 11, 8 and 6 year old are desperate to get out in the snow and...

Our favourite apps this Christmas.

With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite apps to get you in the festive spirit! Why not give them a try and let us know what you think?   1. Christmas...

Getting out of an Entertainment Rut: Making the Most of your Viewing Time

Do you watch your favourite TV shows or an occasional movie but wonder whether there’s more to entertainment, whether you’re missing something or if you’re just stuck in a rut where entertainment is c...